US Bridges

SH 52 over Lower Payette Canal

Good

Payette County, Idaho · 0.1 E. Payette · Structure no. 000000000014576

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52 over Lower Payette Canal is a concrete frame carrying SH 52 over Lower Payette Canal in Payette County, Idaho. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 52
CrossesLower Payette Canal
Location0.1 E. Payette
RouteState Highway 52
CountyPayette County
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.07264, -116.92153
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 52 over Lower Payette Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52 over Lower Payette Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 52 over Lower Payette Canal carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 52 over Lower Payette Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52 over Lower Payette Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.